Tomato Oats Recipe-Thakkali Oats-Weight Loss Recipes

Tomato oats is a very simple dish similar to tomato rice. I have replaced rice with rolled oats. This...

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Apple Cake-Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

Apple cake is a very popular and a delicious dessert/cake. This is one of the most simple cakes, I have...

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Raw Papaya Stir Fry Recipe-Pacha (Green) Papaya Thoran

Papaya as we all know, is loaded with health benefits. Raw/green papaya is even more beneficial. It...

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Hotel Sambar-Hotel Idli-Dosa Sambar Recipe-Restaurant Style Tiffin Sambar

 I have posted many sambar recipes for both tiffin and rice, this idli sambar is another addition...

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Quinoa Idli Recipe-Healthy Breakfast-Dinner Recipes

Those who are following Padhuskitchen regularly will be knowing very well about Quinoa (pronounced as...

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Egg Bhurji Sandwich Recipe-How to make Egg Sandwich-Indian Style

Egg Bhurji sandwich is easy to make, delicious and is perfect for breakfast, light lunch or as a snack....

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Aval Cutlet-Poha Tikki Recipe-Easy Poha Recipes

Poha Cutlets (Flattened rice cutlet) are easy to make and very delicious. It can be made with ingredients...

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Oats Khichdi Recipe-Lunch Recipes with Oats

Oats Khichdi is very nutritious, healthy, delicious and easy to prepare. Oats is great for weight loss...

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Keerai Thandu Podi Sambar Recipe-Keerai Thandu Sambar with Instant Sambar Podi

Amaranth or thandu keerai is a rich source of fiber and many nutrients. According to Wikipedia- Amaranth...

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Samba Godhumai Rava Adai-Broken Wheat Adai-Dalia Adai Recipe-Healthy Breakfast-Dinner Recipes

Cracked Wheat/Broken wheat  is known as "samba godhumai ravai" in Tamil, "dalia" in Hindi. It is...

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20 Easy Mushroom Recipes-Mushrooms For Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Mushrooms have lot of nutrients that are beneficial for our health. It is full of protein and vitamins...

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Curd Oats Recipe-Oats with Yogurt-Thayir Oats Bath

Everyone loves oats as it is easy to cook and is very versatile. I love to have oats for lunch as oats...

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Mushroom Omelette Recipe-How to make Mushroom Omelette Indian Style

Mushroom Omelette is very delicious, easy to make and quite filling. You can have it either for breakfast,...

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Avocado Sandwich Recipe-Vegetarian Avocado Sandwich Toast-Indian Style

Avocado sandwich is one of my most favorite sandwich. It is quick and easy to make and also one of the...

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How to Clean a Cutting Board-How to Clean and Disinfect a Chopping Board

Chopping board/cutting board is used on a regular basis in our kitchens. It is necessary to keep the...

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Kasi Halwa Recipe-Poosanikai Halwa-White Pumpkin Halwa-Diwali Special

Kasi halwa is a traditional South Indian sweet prepared with ash gourd. It is usually served at South...

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Ashoka Halwa Recipe-Thiruvaiyaru Style Asoka Halwa-Easy Diwali Sweets

Ashoka Halwa is very popular in Thiruvaiyar in Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu. This halwa is also known...

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Kadalai Maavu Rice Murukku-Besan Flour Chakli Recipe-Easy Diwali Snacks

Gram flour (kadala maavu in Tamil) murukku/besan chakli is prepared with gram flour, rice flour and...

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Easy Nankhatai Recipe-Eggless Indian Cookies Step by Step Recipe-Homemade Diwali Gift Ideas

Nankhatai is a very popular Indian shortbread cookies with cardamom flavor prepared by mixing gram flour,...

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Easy Chegodilu Recipe-Ring Murukku-Step by Step Recipe-Andhra Savory Snack

Chegodilu is a very popular traditional savory snack from Andhra Pradesh. It is made from rice flour,...

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Moong Dal Halwa-Rajasthani Moong Dal Ka Halwa Recipe Step by Step

Moong dal halwa is a classic dessert from the state of Rajasthan. It is made using split yellow lentils,...

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Ragi Murukku-Finger Millet Murukku Recipe-Chakli-Easy Diwali Snacks

Every year I post few snacks and sweet recipes for Diwali. This year, I have started with Ragi murukku....

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Pesto Sandwich-Basil Pesto Sandwich Recipe (Vegetarian)

Pesto sandwich is one of the quickest and most tastiest sandwich which can be put together in minutes....

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Arisi Thengai Payasam-Rice Coconut Kheer-Thengai Payasam Recipe

Arisi Thengai payasam is a traditional payasam made with fresh coconut, jaggery and rice. I have made...

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Black Beans Sundal-Black Turtle Beans Sundal Recipe

Black beans are also known as "black turtle beans". They are very delicious and also nutritious. They...

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Kadamba Sadam-Kovil Kadamba Sadam Recipe-No Onion-No Garlic Recipe

Kadamba Sadam is a delicious, authentic South Indian rice (one pot meal) preparation with mixed country...

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Avocado Salad Recipe-Easy Salad Recipes

Avocados can be enjoyed in many ways other than guacamole. Avocados contain a wide variety of nutrients....

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Pudina Thokku-Pudina Kothamalli Thokku Recipe-Mint Thokku for Rice-Dosa-Adai

I love thokkus as they come handy when you do not find time to make chutney or cook an elaborate meal....

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Keerai Thandu Kootu-Keerai Recipes-Healthy Recipes

Keerai thandu is a rich source of fiber and is very nutritious. You can use the tender stems of thandu...

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Pesto Pasta Recipe-Easy Pesto Penne Pasta

Pesto Pasta is so easy to make and tastes great. If you have pesto with you, this can can be made...

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Avocado Milkshake Recipe-Butter Fruit Milkshake

Avocado is known as "Butter Fruit" in India. Avocados are extremely delicious, versatile and nutritious....

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How to make Cookies in Pressure Cooker-How to make Cookies/Biscuits without oven-Cookies in Cooker

In India, it is not common to have an oven at home, that is the reason I posted cake in pressure cooker long...

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Semiya Payasam with Condensed Milk-Quick Vermicelli Kheer Recipe

Onam is just a few days away, then comes Navratri, then Diwali, so we might be having lots of work during...

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Beans Thoran-Kerala Style French Beans Stir Fry Recipe

Thoran is a coconut based vegetable curry from Kerala. It is one of the dishes served for Onam Sadya....

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Mathanga Thoran-Yellow Pumpkin Stir Fry Kerala Style Recipe

Mathanga Thoran-Yellow Pumpkin Stir Fry is yet another simple everyday dish from Kerala. It is also...

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Mathanga Pachadi-Kerala Style Pumpkin Pachadi Recipe

Mathanga Pachadi or Pumpkin Pachadi  is a curd based gravy which is served with rice. Pachadi...

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Chena Vanpayar Erissery-Kerala Style Red Gram Yam Curry Recipe

Erissery is one of the main dishes served during Onam sadya. As I have already posted mathanga cherupayar...

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Suiyam Recipe-Sweet Susiyam-Sugiyam

Suiyam, susiyam, sugiyam, suliyam, seeya are all different names for these crispy, sweet balls. They...

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Sambaram Recipe-Kerala Style Spiced Buttermilk-Moru Vellam-Pacha Moru

Sambaram is Kerala style spiced butter milk. It is flavored with ginger, green chillies, shallots and...

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Potato Podimas Recipe-Urulaikizhangu Podimas-Easy Side Dish Recipes

Potato podimas is a quick and easy side dish made with mashed potatoes. It is served as an accompaniment...

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Sweet Appam Recipe without Baking Soda-Sweet Appam with Rice flour-Wheat flour-Rava

This sweet appam is very easy to make and I could not wait to share this recipe, for this festive season....

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Aval Kesari-Poha Kesari Recipe-Avalakki Kesari Bath-Gokulashtami Special

As Gokulashtami is nearing, I wanted to share an easy sweet made with flattened rice/beaten rice (known...

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Keerai Sadam-Keerai Rice Recipe

Keerai Rice/sadam can be made with arai keerai or siru keerai. Except for cleaning the greens, this...

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Sevai Recipe from Scratch-Traditional South Indian Rice Noodles-Homemade Rice Noodles

Rice noodles known as "sevai" in Tamil are noodles made from rice. It is more or less similar to idiyappam...

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Carrot Milkshake Recipe-Carrot Recipes

Carrot milkshake is delicious, easy to make and very nutritious. Carrots have amazing health benefits....

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Coconut Mango Overnight Oats Recipe

Delicious, filling, packed with nutrition, this Coconut Mango Overnight Oats (or for that matter any...

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Oats Cranberry Cookies-Oats Cranberry Whole Wheat Walnut Cookie Recipe

Oats Cranberry Whole Wheat Cookies are made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, dried cranberries and...

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Quinoa Black Bean Patties-Quinoa Vegetable Black Bean Cutlet Recipe

Quinoa Beans cutlets or tikkis are packed with nutrient rich black turtle beans, quinoa and vegetables....

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How to Grow Mint at Home in Pots-How to Grow Pudina

Growing Mint or for that matter any herbs is very easy and you do not need much space. A small balcony...

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Bulgur Wheat Upma Recipe-Bulgur with Mixed Vegetables-Bulgur Indian Recipes

Bulgur wheat as I have mentioned in my earlier bulgur recipes is very popular in Middle East. I love...

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Pepper Cumin Rice-Milagu Jeeraga Sadam-Milagu Sadam Recipe

Milagu sadam can be made in a jiffy, if you have cooked rice ready. This pepper cumin rice is not only...

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Sutta Kathirikkai Gothsu-Roasted Brinjal Gothsu-Side Dish for Pidi Kozhukattai

Upma Kozhukattai/pidi kozhukattai with brinjal gothsu is one of my favorite dish. Both pair very well...

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Falooda Ice Cream-Easy Royal Falooda Recipe

Falooda is a delicious cold dessert/beverage and is very popular, especially in India, Pakistan and...

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Fruit Salad with Ice Cream-Mixed Fruit Salad Recipe

Fruit salad  is a very delicious dessert which can be made in just 15 minutes. Kids and adults...

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Couscous with Fruits and Nuts-Easy Fruity Couscous Recipe

Couscous is very easy and fast to cook. It is so versatile that you can combine it with any vegetables,...

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Mango Falooda Recipe-How to make Mango Falooda at Home

Mango Falooda is a very delicious, cold and rich layered dessert/beverage prepared with mangoes, milk,...

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Falooda Sev Recipe-How to make Falooda Sev at Home

Falooda is a very popular dessert made by combining rose syrup, falooda sev,basil (sabza/takmaria) seeds,...

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Mango Mastani Recipe-Mango Milkshake with Ice Cream and Nuts

Mastani is a popular and delicious dessert made with fruits, milk, ice cream and assorted nuts. Mango...

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Vellari Pazham Milkshake-Cucumber Fruit Juice Recipe

Cucumber Fruit known as "vellari palam" in Tamil is available abundantly during summer. This fruit is...

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Tomato Semiya-Vermicelli Tomato Bath-Thakkali Semiya Recipe

Tomato Semiya/Vermicelli Tomato Bath is a very delicious South Indian breakfast/dinner recipe made with...

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Vazhaipoo Murungai Keerai Poriyal-Drumstick Leaves Banana Flower Stir Fry Recipe

This is a very simple and very delicious stir fry (yes, I mean it) made by combining banana flower and...

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How to Grow Vallarai at Home

The botanical name of vallarai is "Centella asiatica" and is commonly known as centella and Gotu kola....

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Rava Kara Kuzhi Paniyaram Recipe-Sooji Vegetable Appe-Easy Snacks Recipes

If you are looking for some quick and easy appetizers/snacks, then these semolina savory paniyarams...

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Brinjal Raita Recipe-Sutta Kathirikkai Thayir Pachadi

Brinjal Raita is made with roasted brinjals, curd and spices. It is easy to make and tastes very delicious....

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Fried Chana Dal Snack-Chana Dal Namkeen Recipe-Haldiram Style

This is a quick and easy snack made with bengal gram (chana dal) similar to haldiram's fried dal . It...

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Soya Chunks Potato Gravy Recipe-Soya Nuggets Aloo Curry

This is a very simple and easy side dish made with soya chunks (also known as soya nuggets or meal maker)...

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Kadai Mushroom-Kadai Mushroom Gravy Recipe

Kadai Mushroom is a very popular, delicious, flavorful Indian style dish prepared with mushrooms. It...

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Mango Yogurt Popsicles Recipe

These mango yogurt popsicles are made with just 3 ingredients - greek yogurt, juicy and ripe mangoes...

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Mango Rava Cake Recipe-Eggless Mango Semolina Cake in Pressure Cooker

This mango rava cake is made with semolina (rava/sooji) and mango pulp. It is easy to make, moist and...

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Boondi Raita Recipe-Boondi Ka Raita

Boondi Raita is very popular in North Indian and is very easy to make. It goes well with pulao, biryani,...

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Bottle Gourd Rice-Lauki Pulao Recipe-Sorakkai Rice-Healthy One Pot Meal

Bottle gourd is known as sorakkai in Tamil, lauki or doodhi in Hindi and chorakaa in Malayalam.  It...

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Beetroot Chutney-Beetroot Thogayal Recipe

Beetroots are high in iron, immune-boosting vitamin C, fiber and essential minerals. It is low in fat...

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Narthangai Oorugai-Citron Pickle Recipe-Easy Pickle Recipes

Narthangai is known as citron or bitter lemon in English. This pickle is extremely easy to make and...

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Drumstick Leaves Soup Recipe-Murungai Keerai Soup

Drumstick tree botanically known as "Moringa Oleifera" offers many health benefits. Drumstick leaves...

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Easy Blueberry Muffins Recipe

These delicious blueberry muffins are great for breakfast or as a snack any time of the day. Fresh blueberries...

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Mushroom Bruschetta Recipe-Easy Mushroom Recipes

Mushroom Bruschetta (pronounced as brusketta) is easy to make and is wonderful as an appetizer and as...

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Vazhaipoo Thuvaiyal-Banana Flower Chutney Recipe-Vazhaipoo Health Benefits

Vazhaipoo thuvaiyal/banana blossom chutney is very healthy and goes well with rice. Banana flower known...

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Easy Savory French Toast Recipe-Indian Style

Savory French toast is quick, easy, delicious and needs very few ingredients. You can have it for breakfast...

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Oats Cutlet Recipe-Easy Snacks with Oats

Oats cutlet is a healthy and easy snack made with oats, potato and spices. I make cutlets often at home...

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Mushroom Pasta Recipe-Creamy Mushroom Tagliatelle Pasta in White Sauce

This Creamy Mushroom Tagliatelle Pasta is quick and easy to make, full of flavor and absolutely...

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Coconut Couscous with Raisins-Indian Recipes with Couscous

I love couscous because it is quick and easy to prepare and also extremely versatile and delicious....

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Gujarati Vaghareli Khichdi Using REDMOND’s Pressure Smart Multicooker-Gujarati Khichdi Recipe

I rarely accept product reviews but when REDMOND asked me if they can send their REDMOND Pressure Smart...

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Quinoa Adai-Quinoa Adai Dosa Recipe without rice-Easy Indian Quinoa Recipes

Quinoa has more protein, antioxidants, minerals, and fiber than many other grains. It’s also gluten...

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Mushroom Frittata-Oven Baked Mushroom Frittata Recipe

Frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette but cooked in a different method. The ingredients...

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Sooji Kheer for Babies-Rava Apple Kheer Recipe for Toddlers

This is a very simple sugar free porridge or pudding (kheer) for babies and toddlers prepared with semolina....

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Lauki Kheer-Bottle Gourd Payasam-Sorakkai Payasam Recipe

Bottle gourd payasam (pudding) is a creamy and delicious dessert made with grated bottle gourd, milk,...

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Pesto Recipe-Basil Walnut Pesto

Pesto is a simple sauce usually made with basil, olive oil, parmesan cheese and pine nuts but  I...

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Kothavarangai Kara Kulambu-Cluster Beans Puli Kuzhambu Recipe

Kothavarangai Kulambu (puli kulambu) is a spicy, hot and delicious South Indian Kulambu made with cluster...

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Stuffed Mushrooms-Easy Stuffed Mushroom Recipe-Indian Style

Stuffed Mushrooms are easy to make and they also make great starters. It can be had as a side dish for...

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Millet Pulao-Varagu Arisi Vegetable Rice Recipe-Millet Recipes

Millet Vegetable Pulao is a delicious one pot meal, which is easy to prepare and also nutritious. I...

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Kothavarangai Paruppu Kootu Recipe-Easy Cluster Beans Kootu without Coconut

Cluster beans is known as Gawar ki Phalli in Hindi and Kothavarangai in Tamil. This is a simple...

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Kaima Idli Recipe-Leftover Idly Recipe

This is a simple and quick dish made with leftover idlis. It can be had as a snack or even for dinner....

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Blueberry Bran Muffins Recipe-Low Fat Moist Blueberry Whole Wheat Bran Muffins

I am deeply touched by the love and affection people shower on me. A reader got me a bag of dried blueberries...

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Brinjal Kootu Recipe-Kathirikai Kootu-Tamil Brahmin Style

Brinjal kootu is a simple Tamil Brahmin style side dish made with brinjals and dal. It can be had as...

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Pottukadalai Urundai with Jaggery-Roasted Gram Urundai Recipe

Pottukadalai Urundai or roasted gram balls is a traditional South Indian sweet. It is very healthy,...

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Upma Pesarattu-MLA Pesarattu Recipe-Andhra Recipes

MLA pesarattu is a very popular dish in Andhra Pradesh and is served with upma. According to wikipedia...

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Sem Aloo Ki Sabzi-Avarakkai Urulai Kizhangu Curry-Broad Beans Potato Curry

Broad Beans Potato Curry is a very simple and delicious curry made with broad beans and potato. It is...

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Bajra Atta Ladoo-Bajra Atta Dates Til Laddu Recipe-Healthy Snacks Recipes

Pearl Millet is known by various names like candle millet, dark millet and cattail millet. It is known...

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Millet Arisi Upma-Thinai Rava Upma Recipe-Foxtail Millet Arisi Upma

Foxtail millet is "thinai" in Tamil. Thinai upma is made from thinai rava. You can substitute thinai...

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Cabbage Potato Curry-Aloo Patta Gobhi Sabzi Recipe

Cabbage potato curry (sabji) is a dry curry which  goes well with both rice and chapati. This is...

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Avarakkai Kootu Recipe-How to make Broad Beans Kootu

Broad beans kootu is very common in my home. Broad beans is known as "avarakkai" in Tamil and "Sem"...

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Polenta Fingers-Polenta Sticks-Polenta Fries Recipe

Polenta finger or chips makes a perfect side dish, appetizer or a snack. Polenta chips are crispy and...

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Carrot Chutney Recipe-Carrot Chutney without Coconut

Carrot Chutney is very simple, easy to make and very healthy. It is prepared with grated carrots. It...

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Egg Vegetable Omelette Recipe-How to make Vegetable Omelet

Vegetable Egg omelet can be enjoyed anytime of the day. Paired with bread, it makes a quick, delicous...

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Polenta with Lentils-Indian Style Polenta Recipe

Polenta is made from ground corn. It is easy to prepare and is quite filling. It can be enjoyed with...

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Soya Keema Cutlets-Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe

Soya keema cutlets or soya chunks cutlets are  easy to make, good for any time of the day....

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Payaru Kanji Recipe-Pachai Payaru Kanji with Thenga Chammanthi

Payaru Kanji is a porridge made with rice and whole green gram. It is filling and easily digestible....

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Garlic Bread Recipe-Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread-Quick Garlic Bread with Cheese

Garlic bread can be made in just 10 minutes. It is a quick and easy snack/appetizer. The flavor and...

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Corn Cheese Balls Recipe-Easy Snacks Recipes

Corn cheese balls are very easy to make and tastes delicious. It is a perfect appetizer/starter...

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Methi Paneer Recipe-Methi Paneer Gravy

Methi Paneer is a delicious gravy in which fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) and paneer (Indian cottage...

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Easy Bread Pudding-Bread Pudding Recipe-Bread Recipes

Bread pudding is a dessert made with bread. Leftover bread can be make into a delicious dessert. It...

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Cake Pops-Cake Pops Recipe from Scratch-How to make Cake Pops

Cake pops are very popular and also easy to make. According to wiki - A cake pop is a form of cake...

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Couscous Upma Recipe-Indian Style Couscous Upma-Couscous with Vegetables

Upma has always been my favorite, be it rava upma or semiya upma or idli upma or arisi upma or couscous...

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Falafel Recipe-Healthy Easy Falafel Recipe with Yogurt Tahini Dip

Falafel is a traditional and a very popular Middle Eastern food. It is a deep-fried ball or patty made...

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Easy Pressure Cooker Biryani-How to prepare Vegetable Biryani in Pressure Cooker

Biryani has always been one of my most favorite dish. It is easy to make and taste very delicious. The...

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Bruschetta Recipe-Easy Bruschetta with Tomato

Bruschetta, pronounced as "brusketta," is a very popular Italian starter/appetizers that can be easily...

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Persian Dill Rice Recipe

I love trying simple vegetarian dishes from other cuisines. Being a rice lover, it is no surprise that...

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Bulgur with Peas and Mint-Easy Vegetarian Indian Bulgur Recipes

Whole grains are good source of fiber and other important nutrients. I love to include different types...

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Fresh Turmeric Pickle-Kachi Haldi Ka Achar-Raw Turmeric Mango Ginger Pickle Recipe

Turmeric has been used for centuries and is widely known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial...

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Onion Raita Recipe-Vengaya Thayir Pachadi-Side Dish for Biryani,Pulao

Onion Raita or Pyaaz ka Raita is a very simple, quick and refreshing dish made with yogurt and onion....

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How to Preserve Peas-How to Blanch and Freeze Green Peas

Now it is peas season and we find fresh peas in abundance in the market at a very low price. I usually...

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Methi Thepla-Gujarati Methi Thepla Recipe

Gujarati Methi thepla is a very popular, healthy and flavorful Gujarati flat bread which can be had...

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Kalkandu Pongal-Kalkandu Sadam Recipe

Kalkandu pongal (sugar candy pongal)  is a creamy and delicious dessert prepared with rice, milk...

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Bread Pizza Recipe-Quick Bread Pizza on Tawa and Oven

I have been getting lot of request for pizza recipe, so though of sharing this bread pizza first. Bread...

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Soya Keema Sandwich-Soya Chunks Masala Sandwich Toast Recipe

Soya Kheema Sandwich is a quick and delicious breakfast sandwich made with soya chunks/meal maker. It...

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